Claim(permalink)
Says Donald Trump's use of the term "fake news" to undermine journalism "seems (to have) inspired dictators and authoritarians."
✓politifact rating: credible; published on 2018-01-22
Factors
veracity
credible
Political Leaning
left political leaning
Sentiment
neutral sentiment
Date published
2018-01-22
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